Why govt banned 16 YouTube channels

The Union government has blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account, for spreading ‘disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations, and public order’.

The list of YouTube channels blocked by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry includes 10 Indian channels and six Pakistan-based channels. As per the government, these channels have a cumulative viewership of over 68 crore.

They were spreading ‘false, unverified information to create panic, incite communal disharmony and disturb public order in India,’ the statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.

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